Hodey is a published writer based out of the Rocky Mountains. He's had a passion for video games and literature since he was a child growing up along the beaches of California. With a graduate degree ...

Avoid starting in hardcore mode to prevent character deletions due to complex mechanics. Invest time in the main campaign for core mechanic understanding and quicker access to endgame content.

Andrea is an editor at Game Rant, where she has been writing professionally about video games for nearly five years. She became a gamer for life at 7, thanks to a copy of Pokemon Red and her Game Boy.